Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-07
WITH MUSIC AND FLOWERS.
The Scene at the National University
Law school commencement.

1t would be marvellous "beneit night" that
would bring as many people and as many flowers
to the National Theater as were there last night.
An immense audience was assembled to witness
the commencement exercises OF the law depart
ment of the National University. The whole 'front.'
OF the stage was walled in with flowers, and floral
stands were placed in the background to add to
the painted scenes The galleries and the boxes
were draped with large flags, Shield draped with
the stars and stripes hung just over the front OF
the stage. and silk flag was wrapped about the
speakers table. number of distinguished peo-
pie were on the stage. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the Marine Band. The ceremo-
mes were opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. Newman.
Dir; W. +. Smith played a cOrnet solo, after which
Judge macarthur, the presiding officer, introduced
lion non. Robert A. Howard. Assistant Attorney
General, VINO delivered the address to the grad
yates thelr names were published In yesterdays
STAR: AT the close OF his address he was pre-
sented with a basket OF flowers Postmaster
General Villas who conferred the degrees was
Introduced by Judge Macarthur, who said that
the Office OF comforting degrees usually devOlved
university; he was at present supposed to be in
vestigattng the disputed fishery question, in
which v. he was efficiently "aided by the balance
of bis family"
THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S ADDRESS
The PostmaSter-General spoke at some length
on the lawyers field OF work, and in concluding
remarked that the legal profession had been sup
posed to De a field for smartness and chicanery
anu SAID: ''Ihere have been, indeed ScOundrelS
nomlnally admitted to the profession. But where
are they? In the dark lanes, the back alleys OF
shame. You are to be officers OF the court and
functions In the light of day and In the faces OF
men AS you shall rise that light will be brighter
FIX your principles and stand by your convictions
Let me ADD, II you take up this profession with
r1gnt purpose you need have no fear. There never
was ana never Will be q time when the world
snai cease to give place to strong learning and
good men.
Judge Macarthur awarded the class medals.
The faculty gold medal for the best junior exami-
nation was given Thos. G. McElhenny. The Mac
Arthur gold medal for best senior examination was
awarded JAS. G. Burnett, OF New York. In con-
nectlon with this award 1t was explained that the
Two scholars ranking highest in the examination
neld the same place last year in the Junior class
only they had exchanged positions, the medal
Scnolar OF last year taking second place. This
Harry Z. Bryan, who attained per cent OF 81 3d.
While Mr.. Burnett, the medaliSt, reached per
cent OF SO 1-5. The contest was unusually severe
lied 1t as ga noble and generous rivalry" The
university gold medal for best postgraduate ex-
animation was won by ThOS. W, Gilmer OF Texas
AT this point Justice Miller, of the Supreme
Court, came forward and announced that he had
surprise In store for Judge Macarthur He there
upon compl1mented the distinguished Judge in the
most hattering terms, and read resolutions which
the members OF the faculty had adopted express
ing their appreciation OF the worth OF Judge Mac
as testimonial OF that appreciation solid silver
water pitcher OF handsome design.
The exercises were closed by Rev, Dr. Parsons
who pronounced the benedtcttOn.